Q. Is there a definition for PMS?

A. Even though approximately 75% of American women of reproductive age experience Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), there is no precise medical explanation. PMS is defined as women experience it - a cluster of physical
and emotional symptoms that appear on a regular basis sometime after ovulation and continue until menstrual bleeding begins. At least 150 different symptoms have been associated with PMS. Generally speaking, symptoms are either psychological (irritability, mood swings, forgetfulness, anxiety) or physiological. (cramping, bloating, breast tenderness, headaches) Many women experience both.

Q. What causes PMS?

A. Although the exact causes of PMS are unknown, studies suggest many different theories. Causes of PMS symptoms have been linked to abnormal hormone levels such as excessive estrogen or deficient progesterone, inappropriate bodily response to hormones, nutritional deficiencies, and various psychological factors, the most important being stress. (See the inside of this brochure for more information.)

Q. How do I know my symptoms are PMS and not something else?

A. It is the timing, rather than the exact nature of the symptom, that is the determining factor for PMS. If you have PMS, symptoms disappear or significantly lessen with the onset of menstruation. If symptoms are continuous, it is probably not PMS. Check with your health care professional to be sure.

Q. What are OönaPMS1 and OönaPMS2?

A. Since women can experience either psychological or physiological symptoms, or both types, Oöna Health has developed two different formulations that may be taken separately or together. OönaPMS1 formulation, taken throughout a woman's cycle, works with her body to help balance production of certain hormones; the correct balance can mitigate the onset of PMS.* OönaPMS2, taken just before a menstrual period begins, is formulated to help alleviate monthly cramps, aches, heavy bleeding, and accompanying headaches during menstruation.* (See the inside of this brochure for more information.)

Q. Can Oona PMS1 and PMS2 be taken together?

A. Yes, Oona PMS1 and Oona PMS2 may be taken simultaneously. Keep in
mind that Oona PMS1 is taken thorough out the month while Oona PMS2 is
taken only a few days before menstruation until the time cramps and related symptoms subside.

Q. What are the benefits and ingredients of OöonaPMS1?

A. OönaPMS1 is formulated to relieve symptoms such as:
Irritability • Anxiety • Mood swings • Mild depressions • Forgetfulness • Breast Tenderness • Bloating

Active ingredients: Main tablet: Chaste tree berry extract 275 mg. (1.13 mg agnusides) Black Cohosh 40 mg. (1 mg. triterpene glycosides)
Additional passionflower tablet: Passionflower extract 100 mg. (4 mg. flavanoids)

Q. Why the additional tablet of Passionflower?

A. Although the herbs in OönaPMS1 are safe and effective, not every woman requires the same amount of benefit .* Passionflower extract is an herb generally used to calm mild anxiety.* Clinical research has shown that it also has properties that act as an antispasmodic and thus soothe menstrual discomfort.* We've separated out the passion flower to give you the choice of whether or not you would like some added assistance in the second half of the cycle when PMS related anxiety and irritability increase.

Q. What are the benefits and ingredients of OönaPMS2?

A. OönaPMS2 is formulated to relieve symptoms such as:

• Uterine cramps
• Heavy bleeding
• Body aches
• PMS-related indigestion and gas
• PMS-related muscle aches
• PMS-related lower back pain
• Nausea

Active ingredients: Cramp bark proprietary extract 5 mg. (400 mcg. verbenalin alklaloid), ginger extract 75 mg, 3.75 gingerols

Q. How are the active ingredients standardized?

A. Oöna Health uses marker compound standardized extracts. This means that the entire herb is present in the extract, the active ingredient is not isolated and added, like caffeine in a soft drink as an example. This is important because there are many constituents of an herb that work together in a myriad of ways that we don't quite understand. In our extracts, one compound serves as a marker to indicate the presence of an active ingredient in the herb as well as the presence of other constituents that provide its therapeutic properties. As an example, black cohosh is standardized to include 2.5% triterpene glycosides, which are considered an active group of compounds. The marker compound for these glycosides is called 27 deoxyacteine.

Q. Who is Oöna Health, Inc.?

A. Formally known as Becoming, Inc., the company became known for its fashions and accessories tailored to the needs of women undergoing cancer treatment. The name Becoming was sold in 2003. The founder, Valerie Otto, whose mother lost the struggle against cancer, worked with doctors, researchers, and manufacturers to help bring women reliable herbal solutions as alternatives to more traditional drug treatments. The first product, Oöna for menopause, has brought thousands of women relief from symptoms experienced during this transitional time of life. With OönaPMS1 and PMS2, Oona Health aims to do the same for the approximately 75% of American? women who experience premenstrual syndrome in one form or another.*

Q. What does Oöna mean?

A. Oöna translates as "unity," or "the one" in Celtic. We continually develop Oöna as "the one" herbal supplement line focused on keeping women in unison with their health and bodies.

Q. How do I know this is a product I can trust?

A. At Oöna Health, we've made every effort and taken every precaution to ensure that this product is not only safe and effective but has reliable efficacy from box to box. Oöna Health not only sources the finest standardized extracts available, but also independently tests each batch for both strength and purity. If you try a particular product and find that it doesn't work, send in the unused portion with a receipt, and we'll refund your money.